The Nyang-Sanneh Institute for Social Research and Justice has called for the enhancement of the security of forex bureaus, safety of employees, maintenance of internal accountability and justice for violent crimes. The body made these and other demands in an open letter addressed to stakeholders such as the Association of Licensed Foreign Exchange Bureau (ALFOB),…
Anna Isatou-Bah, an Art27 member, has vowed to revive a lost art in The Gambia – lino and wood carving or relief printing. This traditional art, introduced by the British in 1860, faded away due to costly materials and lack of support. The only remnants are in batik fabric printing, but artistic paper printing is…
Dune Lounge, a classic Turkish restaurant, has officially been launched in Bijilo, opposite Brusubi Phase 2. The event was attended by Turkish diplomats, the Minister of Tourism, National Assembly Member for Banjul North, and tourists. The restaurant offers authentic Turkish cuisine, combining traditional cooking methods with a modern ambiance. Dennis Alvarez, CEO of Dune Lounge,…
Eminent young activist, writer and award-winning author, Baboucarr Bless Jobe, has penned down his second book, addressing corruption, institutional failure and other themes guiding contemporary public discourse in The Gambia. Jobe is an emerging public intellectual and the author of Rights and Beyond, a book that discusses human rights in the Gambian context and was…
A seasoned, multiple award winning writer and youth leader, Baboucarr E.A. Busso, is set to launch his debut book carrying the title ‘Loud Whispers of Silence’. Busso, who got his Bachelor’s degree in English language with distinction from the University of the Gambia (UTG), is a revered young personality among students at the UTG, especially…
In preparation for the inaugural edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST), a joint meeting of the Regional Organising Committee will be held from July 2 to 4, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. This key planning session is co-organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic…
As all roads lead to the West Africa Insurance Institute in Kotu South on Saturday 28 June for its grand finale, Special Movie Awards 2025 announced final nominees at the weekend at the Kairaba Beach Hotel, setting the stage for a very exciting ending of a prestigious movie awards event that celebrates excellence in African…
The West Coast Region came alive at the weekend as Beakanyang, a prominent human rights and development organization, concluded a landmark two-day Reconciliation and Unity Festival in Brikama Kabafita. The event, part of the organization’s Badinbung project, drew hundreds of participants from across the North Bank and West Coast Regions with a common goal: to…
Alpha Jobe, a remarkable young Gambian poet, essayist and author who bagged a spot as one of the winners in the Immerse Education Essay contest staged in the UK not long ago, has given insights over his journey and how he clutched an international feat that is only a dream for many across the world….
Gambia’s leading telecom giant, Africell, lit up Kairaba Avenue on Sunday with a spectacular free concert headlined by Senegal’s iconic mbalax superstar, Youssou Ndour. Thousands of fans flocked to the venue, dancing into the night as chart-topping artistes like St. Jizzle, Attack, Awa Gambia, and others took the stage, delivering an unforgettable celebration of music…
